So You Want to Do a Qualitative Dissertation?: A Step by Step Guide

So you want to do a qualitative dissertation is an excellent resource for any person who is considering the pursuit of a doctoral degree. Dr. Alan L. Webb marshals over 20 years of experience to walk the student through the dissertation from beginning to end.This book covers what the student should do prior to entering a doctoral program, while taking courses in a doctoral program, and during the actual dissertation process.This book addresses the emotional, psychological, social, and cognitive aspects of doing a dissertation.This book tells the student what material belongs in each section of a dissertation, what does not belong in each section, and how to write each section. This book walks the student though the process of securing approval from the Institutional Review Process.This book prepares the student for the prospectus, proposal, and defense of the dissertation.This book is also an invaluable resource for university faculty members who serve as chairpersons of dissertation committees as well as faculty members who serve as dissertation committee members.Students who follow the guidance contained in this book will require less hands-on attention from committee members, freeing up valuable time for faculty members to engage in research and other pressing responsibilities.

Dr. Alan L. Webb was awarded the 2011 Ray Loreé Most Distinguished Dissertation of the Year Award at the University of Alabama. Dr. Webb has over 20 years’ experience in the dissertation process and has served on over 200 dissertation committees. Several of Dr. Webb’s former students have received national and institutional acclaim for their dissertations. In this book Dr. Webb introduces his systematic approach for dissertation development known as “The Chain of Logic.” Dr. Webb also lifts the veil and allows the dissertation student to see what goes on behind closed doors when the dissertation committee discusses what they expect to find in a successfully executed dissertation.